Lencore Spectra i.Net User Manual
Sound Manager 2.0
User Guide
Version 1.5 – April 22, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
Overview
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Sound Manager 2 can be used to control both the iNet and Emerald version of the
Lencore OP. For this application to work completely, both the DSP and Neuron Firmware
will need to be updated with the latest versions.
Compatibility
The Sound Manager 2 web app utilizes WebSocket technology (protocol RFC 6455) which
requires specific web browser versions to function appropriately. The following is a list of
minimum web browser versions required:
• Internet Explorer 10
• Firefox 11 (PC)
• Firefox 11 (Android)
• Chrome 16 (PC, Mobile)
• Safari 6 (Mac, iOS* )
• Opera 12.10 (PC, Mobile)
• Android Browser (Not Supported)
*iOS must be at least version 6.
Keyboard Shortcuts
In addition to using a mouse, various keyboard shortcuts have been provided to allow
for quickly moving between screens and objects. These shortcuts have been detailed on
the final page of this manual.
USER OPERATION
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SPECTRA i.NET’S WEB-BASED ACCESS AND TUNING
CAPABILITIES USING THE SOUND MANAGER
Although most installations do not require extensive changes or re-tuning, some clients prefer
the option of network controls that enable them to make systematic and/or spot changes to
the sound masking system. To enable the clients to do this, Lencore provides a private, webbased user interface with every Spectra i.Net® Networked Sound Masking System called the
Sound Manager.
The Sound Manager is based on an open-architecture software platform that controls and
monitors the finished sys- tem. It can be accessed from any desktop or wireless computer
with an Internet browser.
The Sound Manager user-interface control can be used to:
• Tune the sound masking system for volume, contour & equalization
• Create groups for masking zones, paging zones and music zones
• Control volume and equalization for paging and music
• Run diagnostics
• Set and change group settings for each OP and each sound masking channel
• Reset system to factory-set commands
• Reset system to last saved settings
ACCESSING THE ONLINE SOUND MANAGER FROM A DESKTOP
PC / LAPTOP
• The Sound Manager interfaces with the sound masking system OP’s through the Echelon
i.LON SmartServer.
• Each i.LON SmartServer is a control server that acts as a miniweb server. The Sound
Manager Program works exactly as a web site and is contained within the i.LON itself.
Note: The i.LON SmartServer does not need Internet access un- less strictly intended
to do so from an outside location.
USER OPERATION
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USING THE SOUND MANAGER ON-SITE
USING THE
(MOST COMMON USAGE):
Connect a computer to the i.LON’s 10/100 base T connector
using a computer data cable with an RJ-45 connector.
The computer (not the i.LON) must be configured to have
an IP address that is different from the i.LON’s IP address
(other than 192.168.100.225). For example, a good IP
address for the computer is 192.168.100.200. Consult with
an IT profes- sional if you do not understand these
instructions.
To configure the computer that is directly connected to the
i.LON, complete the
following:
Turn the computer on, allow the computer to boot completely,
plug in using the data cable from the computer to the i.LON,
or log on through a wireless connection (router).
IP Address 192.168.100.225
WINDOWS XP
• Go to the ‘Start’ button and click
• Go to ‘Connect To’ button and click (if not available, go to the
control panel and click ‘Networks & Internet Connections’
and click)
• Go to ‘Show All Connections’ (may say ‘Show Network
Connections’) and click
• Right click ‘Local Area Connection’
• Go to ‘Properties’ and click – A pop-up screen will appear
• Go to the window in the Pop-up Box titled “This Connection
Uses the Following Items”
• Scroll down to the last item in this box and highlight
‘Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP)’
• Once highlighted, click the ‘Properties’ button below the box
• Click on “Use the Following IP address”
• In the box labeled “IP Address:” put in the following address:
192.168.100.200
• Next, click the ‘Tab’ button on your computer
• The box labeled ‘Subnet Mask:’ will automatically fill in with
255.255.255.0
• Press Ok/Close on the box and then close the dialog box
• Your computer is now ready to talk to the i.LON
USER OPERATION
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WINDOWS VISTA
• Go to Control Panel
• Under Network and Internet, click on “View Network Status and Tasks”
• At left menu of next screen, click on “Manage Network Connections”
• At next screen, double-click “Local Area Connection”
• At next screen (Local Area Connection Status), click on “Properties”
• A pop-up window will appear asking you for permission, click on “Continue”
• At the next screen in the area where used items are checked, highlight the
selection “Internet Protocol Ver- sion 4” (NOT VERSION 6!), and click “Properties”.
• At the next screen (Internet Protocol Version 4 properties), select the option “Use
the following IP address” and complete the following:
• In the IP address section, enter 192.168.100.200
• Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard to jump to Subnet section, leave this area
set to 255.255.255.0
• Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard to jump to the Gateway section. The
computer Gateway must
match the Gateway assigned to the i.LON if a specific gateway was entered.
• Click “OK” to save and exit the screen
• Your computer is now ready to talk to the i.LON
WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8
• Go to Control Panel
• Under Network and Internet, click on “View Network Status and Tasks”
• At next screen, under “active networks”, click “Local Area Connection”
• At next screen (Local Area Connection Status), click on “Properties”
• At the next screen in the area where used items are checked, highlight the
selection “Internet Protocol Ver- sion 4” (NOT VERSION 6!), and click
“Properties”.
• At the next screen (Internet Protocol Version 4 properties), select the option “Use
the following IP address” and complete the following:
• In the IP address section, enter 192.168.100.200
• Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard to jump to Subnet section, leave this
area set to 255.255.255.0
• Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard to jump to the Gateway section. The
computer Gateway must
IP Address 192.168.100.225
• Your computer is now ready to talk to the i.LON
Note: After you are done accessing the i.LON with your laptop, do not forget to go back
into TCP/IPv4 Properties and select “obtain IP address automatically”.
match the Gateway assigned to the i.LON if a specific gateway was entered.
• Click “OK” to save and exit the screen.
USER OPERATION
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INTERFACING WITH THE i.LON SERVER
What You Need:
• An Internet browser on your computer (Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Chrome, etc.)
1. Open your Internet browser – YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET AN ERROR MESSAGE AS
YOUR HOME PAGE WILL NOT OPEN PROPERLY! THIS IS O.K.
2. Once you receive the error message, go to the URL box where you normally type in a URL
address, such as www.google.com, and type in the following address:
192.168.100.225
Type in the address exactly, without any www or http.
3. After you type in the correct address such as, 192.168.100.225, press return and you will see
the Lencore Sound Manager displayed in your Internet browser.
4. You will be prompted with a box asking for a username and password. (see pg. 6)
IP Address 192.168.100.225
Note: After you are done accessing the i.LON with your laptop, do not forget to go back
into TCP/IPv4 Properties and select “obtain IP address automatically”.
User Operation
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Log-In Screen
The Log-In screen is presented when first logging into the system from a
compatible web browser (as listed on page 5).
The default Username and Password are both “ilon” (case-sensitive).
After entering the correct credentials, press the “Login” button to enter the main
system selection screen where you will be presented with four tabbed options to select
from: OP, Zone, EQ and System.
Optional Step
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If preferred, the site facility manager can request from its internal IT
department an available IP address for the i.LON so that it can be
compatible with the existing internal network of the project. If this is the
case, go to the homepage in the i.Lon 192.168.100.225, click the small
ilon link below the login button.
You will be directed to the screen shown on the next page
Click the Login button and Log in.
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Username: ilon Password: ilon
Once inside the i.Lon – CLICK the SET UP tab
Click TCP/IP
Optional Step
9
Click Submit to save the changes you have made to this Web page. Note that all
fields marked with an asterisk require a reboot before the new values take full
effect. If you changed the IP address, you will have to change your computer's
TCP/IP settings to place it on the same subnet; if you want to continue to have
Web access. Click Help on the Web page for more information about the fields
on this screen
AFTER SUBMITTING NEW IP ADDRESS YOU MUST REBOOT I.LON.
RIGHT CLICK "SMART SERVER" > SETUP > REBOOT (IN THE LEFT PANE)
NOTE -REBOOT TAKES ABOUT 6-8 MINUTES TO COMPLETE. WHEN THE
ILON IS DONE BOOTING, THE POWER LIGHT WILL BE SOLID GREEN. *SEE
IMAGE BELOW*
YOU WILL NEED TO EXIT AND RE-ENTER I.LON.
OPTIONAL STEP
If the Sound Manager will be accessed remotely (off-site):
The Sound Manager for the installed site can be used from any Internet connection
worldwide.
To enable this function, the site facility manager should request that their IT person
port the IP address to the outside, securely outside the firewall. The end user’s IT
professional should be the only person to set this up for security reasons.
For more information on the web user interface, please contact Lencore.
Main Menu
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OP Tab
The OP tab, when first selected, presents you with a scrolling list consisting of all of the
i.Net and Emerald OP’s that have been discovered by the server.
Each OP item consists of the following information:
• Icon depicting the type of OP (“E” for Emerald and “i” for i.Net)
• Icon color depicting the current status of the OP, as follows:
o Blue: OP is currently online but not initialized
o Grey: OP is currently online and in the process of initializing
o Green: OP is currently online and 100% initialized
o Yellow: OP is currently online but has an alarm attributed to it
o Red: OP is currently offline
• OP # and Friendly Name. Friendly name is assignable once the OP has been
select ed (described later) and will be blank if no Friendly Name has been
assigned.
• Current firmware version of the OP hardware.
Selecting one of the OP’s will bring you to the OP Editing screen (described later) which
will allow you to adjust several attributes of the OP.
Zone Tab
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Zones are groups of OP channels. They allow you to combine and control multiple
channels at the same time.
The Zone tab, when first selected, presents you with a sub-menu of tabs for each type of
zone available: Masking, Paging or Audio. Selecting any of these tabs will present a list
consisting of all of the zones that have been added to the system for the selected zone
type as well as a button for adding a new zone of the selected type.
Each individual Zone item consists of the following information:
• Grey “Zn” Icon
• Zone # and Friendly Name. Friendly name is assignable once the Zone has been
select ed (described later) and will be blank if no Friendly Name has been
assigned.
Selecting one of the Zones will bring you to the Zone Editing screen which will allow you
to adjust several attributes of the zone.
EQ Tab
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Saved equalizers can be thought of as “favorites” which allow you to quickly adjust the
equalizer settings for OP’s and Zones.
The EQ tab, when first selected presents you with a list consisting of all of the equalizers
that have been added to the system.
Each equalizer item consists of the following information:
• Icon depicting the type of equalizer (“1/1” for 10 Band and “1/3” for 30 Band)
• EQ # and Friendly Name. Friendly name is assignable once the equalizer has been
select ed (described later) and will be blank if no Friendly Name has been
assigned.
Selecting one of the equalizers will bring you to the EQ Editing screen (described later)
which will allow you to adjust several attributes of the EQ.
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